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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-8-17

wcdonews — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:56:44 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have arrested 29-year-old Jason Lagano of Erin New York, on a Delaware County Grand Jury Sealed Indictment Warrant issued earlier this year as a part of a narcotics investigation. Lagano was arrested at the Susquehanna County Jail in Montrose, Pennsylvania, where he has been held as a Fugitive from Justice. Lagano is accused of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling methamphetamine in the Town of Deposit earlier this year Lagano was transported back to Delaware County Tuesday, he was arraigned in Delaware County Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $15,000 cash bail pending further court action.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 2 County residents on Drug charges. Deputies arrested Chauncey Couse of Oneonta and Nichole Conklin of Laurens, for 2 counts each of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling heroin in the City of Oneonta. Couse was already being held in the Otsego County jail on a previously charge, with Couse’s bail set at $25,000 cash or $50,000 bond, Conklin was jailed on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond, pending future court action.
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Assembly Republicans are calling for a package of ethics reforms to be passed prior to the end of this year’s session. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

(Crouch 6-8-17)

The package of bills calls for oversight of economic development plans, Implementing 8-year term limits for legislative leaders and committee chairs; Replacing the Joint Commission on Public Ethics with a new, independent five-member Commission on Official Conduct; Prohibiting the spending of campaign funds for criminal defense fees; and Creating a new crime of failure to report corruption.
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The application for the Excelsior Scholarship opened on Wednesday, where SUNY students whose families make up to $125,000, can apply for tuition-free college. Students must be New York State residents, plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY 2 or 4-year college, take 30 credits per year, and graduate on time with an Associate’s Degree in 2 years or a Bachelor’s Degree in 4 years. Recipients must also plan to live in New York State equal to the length of time they received the award. Applications are available at hesc.ny.gov/excelsior; they will be accepted through Friday, July 21st. Over 3,300 students applied on the 1st day Wednesday.
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Governor Cuomo today commended the State Senate & Assembly for passing the bill calling for the minimum age of marriage to be raised from 14 to 17. Previously, a child could get married at 14 in the state if approved by the parents & a judge, that has now been raised to 17. Governor Cuomo will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk.
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New York lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on the effectiveness of state services for victims of human trafficking. Government officials and representatives of advocacy groups and community service providers testified Wednesday, earlier this year the Assembly passed a package of bills addressing human trafficking, those bills have not yet been addressed by the full Senate.
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State Police were alerted to an alleged threat on Facebook that 2 students at Harpursville High School were going to “shoot up the school”. The alleged perpetrators were 2 subjects that came into the State Police barracks in Kirkwood to report what was posted. State Police and Harpursville School District administrators determined that there was no credible threat and that the posting was done by a third party. State Police arrested a 15-year-old student and they were charged with making a terroristic threat. The student was released to the custody of their parent and will appear in Family Court at a later date.
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A Fund Raising Golf Tournament Will be held this Saturday for the Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney. Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-8-17)

Williams said that there are spots available for teams that would still like to sign up, they can call 563-7529.
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The Arc Otsego will hold its Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet on June 15, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. The event is open to the public and will include dinner from Brook’s BBQ, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and the following awards: Community Employment Employee of the Year, The Arc Otsego Employee of the Year, Community Employment Employer of the Year and the 2017 Achievement Award. Seating is limited, and reservations should be made today by calling 433-8424.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-6-17

wcdonews — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:10:02 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-year-old Jamal Abrams of Delhi with attempted murder, unlawful imprisonment and criminal possession of a weapon following their investigation of a domestic dispute Friday night. Deputies responded to a domestic dispute at the Buena Vista Motel in Delhi, the victim claimed that she escaped after being held captive & was beaten, as Deputies were responding to her 911, the assailant chased her down and allegedly punched, kicked & dragged the woman back to the motel room & beat her with a glass bottle causing serious physical injuries. The victim was transported to O’Connor Hospital and was transferred to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for further treatment. Abrams was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bail bond.
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Oneonta police arrested 48-year-old Chauncey Couse of Oneonta for criminal possession of a controlled substance Friday, for allegedly possessing Heroin. Couse was charged following the execution of a search warrant at his residence on Spruce Street, he was being held pending action in Oneonta City Court.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced 2 Empire State Development Corporation grants for projects in Delaware County. An $850,000 grant will assist Green Lumber Company in Davenport for electrical infrastructure improvements, and a $900,000 grant for Sportsfield Specialties in Delhi for expansion and equiipem4nt purchases. The grants are expected to retain and create about 145 jobs.
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The last 2 defendants in the Word of Life church beatings case were sentenced to prison time today in Oneida County Court. 9 defendants were accused in the “counseling session” beating at the church in October 2015 that killed 19-year-old Lucas Leonard and severely injured his brother, 17-year-old Christopher Leonard. The boys’ mother, Deborah Leonard, was sentenced to 5 years in state prison, the father, Bruce Leonard was sentenced to 10 years in state prison.
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Public health officials, elected leaders, medical experts and patient advocates will gather this week for New York’s first-ever Hepatitis C summit. The gathering on Tuesday in Albany is meant to discuss the response to the chronic illness which afflicts more than 200,000 people in the state. Panel discussions will discuss prevention, treatment and suggestions for policy makers looking to help eliminate the disease. Hepatitis C is spread through contact with contaminated blood. The ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic has emerged as a new contributor to the spread of the disease.
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The City of Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers in City Hall.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department is investigating a case, where on Sunday, January 29th, at approximately 7:40 pm a 2014 Ford F250 Color White was stolen from North Norwich Motors on State Route 12. The suspect was last seen traveling in a dark colored FJ Cruiser. A REWARD has been offered by the victim leading to the arrest and conviction of the criminals. anyone with information should call 337-1863 or 337-1935. Photos of the suspect are available at the Chenago Sheriff Facebook page.
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The Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney will host a Blood Drive today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. The Blood Drive will be held in the Tri-Town Regional Hospital Conference Room. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-RedCross, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or at RedCrossBlood.org.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-17-16

wcdonews — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:56:39 +0000

The Delaware County Fair has a few tickets available for a variety of events planned this year in Walton. Fair Officials John Jackson commented about ticket availability for this year’s attractions:

(John Jackson 6-17-16)

The Delaware County Fair will be held on August 15th through the 20th, wrapping up with the Frankie Ballard Concert on Saturday august 20th, tickets are available at Hodge’s Power Equipment on Liberty Street in Walton or at Delaware county fair.Org.
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State Police arrested 30-year-old Kurtis Breed of Oneonta, for 2nd degree Reckless Endangerment, following the report of an incident in the parking lot of the Price Chopper on State Route 7 in the Town of Oneonta on June 5th. Breed allegedly drove his vehicle recklessly at another motorist and veered at the last second and then drove away, he was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released without bail required. An order of protection was issued, pending future court action.
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State Police arrested 48-year-old Chauncey Couse of Davenport for criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after a traffic stop for Couse talking on his cell phone while driving on Main Street in the Town of Oneonta, police accused Couse of possessing 12 grams of heroin and a Billy club in his vehicle, he faces court action returnable to the town of Oneonta on June 29th.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested a City of Norwich resident on an active arrest warrant for Criminal Mischief. 50-year-old Brian Doeberl was charged following an investigation into allegations that he intentionally damaged county property while being incarcerated in the Chenango County Correctional Facility. Doeberl was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and released on his own recognizance; he will reappear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 47-year-old Gina Criscitello of Binghamton for DWI, Driving while ability impaired by Drugs among other charges, in the Town of Chenango Thursday night. Criscitello was transported to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office for further evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert. Criscitello was released she will be arraigned in the Town of Chenango Court at a later date.
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A Broome County Grand Jury handed up a 9-count indictment of 50-year-old James Starnes of Binghamton for Felony Predatory Sex Against a Child. Starnes faces a number of charges relating to performing illegal sexual acts with a Child,
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State Lawmakers are wrapping up session & passing a flurry of bills. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch commented on the Heroin & Opioid agreement that was reached:

(Crouch 6-17-16)

Lawmakers will continue today to act on left over legislation, and try to wrap up the 2016 session in Albany.
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I-88 Speedway will begin the Fast Cash Summer series starting tonight at the Afton Fairgrounds. Track Spokesperson Denise Page explains:

(Denise Page 6-17-16)

Page said that there would also be a special night of racing Tuesday night with Hot Laps at 6:45 and racing at 7:00 PM. More information is available at I88speedway.com.
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The Chenango County Dairy Day will be held this Saturday in Norwich. The event is coordinated each year by a committee of area dairy farmers, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Chenango County Farm Bureau members, USDA employees, and local Chenango County businesses. The event will be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, following a parade in the City of Norwich leading to the Fairgrounds.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce & the Greater Oneonta Historical Society will introduce the self-guided walking tour of Main Street in Oneonta this Sunday at 2:00 PM. The self-guided walking tour is in the format of an app for mobile devices, it was constructed by Sweet Home Productions; it will be accompanied by a print version, which will be downloaded at www.OneontaHistory.org. At the launch, visitors will view a version of the app, and then be able to download it for free and try it out on the street. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. The History Center will be open on June 19 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information, contact 607-432-0960 or info@OneontaHistory.org.